VP Fuels Named Official Fuel of TORC

Crandon, WI (May 4, 2009)--Officials at the Traxxas TORC Series announced an agreement naming VP Racing Fuels as its Official Racing Fuel for 2009. With the agreement, VP will be the exclusive on-site supplier of racing fuels at all TORC events including VP's C12, C14, C14 Plus, C16 and Late Model Plus.

"TORC promises to be the premier short course series with events held both in the Midwest and the West coast and we are very pleased to sign on as its Official Fuel," said Bruce Hendel, Western Regional Manager for VP Racing Fuels. "The vehicles that will race in the TORC series are the thoroughbreds of off road racing and VP's extensive product line is a perfect fit for the many different engine configurations used by TORC competitors. In particular, VP's Late Model Plus has become the fuel of choice for most PRO 2WD and PRO 4x4 class racers."

Teams that need fuel can order directly from VP by contacting the appropriate regional office as listed at vpracingfuels.com.

VP is the Official Racing Fuel of Best in the Desert (BITD) and the Baja Pro Truck Off Road Race Series as well as a contingency sponsor of SCORE International Off Road Racing, SNORE (Southern Nevada Off-Road Enthusiasts) and MORE (Mojave Off Road Racing). In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes performance chemicals, specialty lubricants and fuel containers. More information can be obtained from VP's website: VPracingfuels.com.

The Traxxas TORC Series-The Off Road Championship, presented by AMSOIL is the world's premier off road series, bringing together the best of Midwest short course off-road racing with exciting new Western State venues. TORC drivers push the limits with action-packed fender pounding on challenging natural terrain racetracks. The season kicks off May 15, 2009.